How to pronounce Kunu

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kunu/. In plain English letters that is KOO-noo, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Kunu?

Kunu is a drink of Nigeria. Where it comes from: North (Hausa-Fulani). People usually eat it for breakfast and as a snack. Its main ingredients are corn. It tastes sweet and fresh.

Where Kunu comes from

Kunu is one of 26 signature dishes of Nigeria on this map. See all dishes from Kaduna State.

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Food of Nigeria

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